Organic/BioLower ABV In Provance, Clairette is often called little salty (le salé) for the white specks that appear on the berries as they are ready for harvest. Here it also refers to the salty minerality you'll... Read More
As Wine Enthusiast said of the 93 point 2018, this is a “Deeply perfumed and dazzling, this is a new project by Louis Barruol of Château de Saint Cosme in Gigondas.” Black as night in color, reflecting 50+ year-old... Read More
Thierry Sabon makes old-school wines, ones that emphasize the earthier, meatier, side of the Southern Rhone. Here his Grenache (65%), Syrah, Mouvedre and Cinsault red from the sandy soils of Lirac pumps out plenty of rich black... Read More
Organic/Bio Sisters Caroline and Veronique Maret keep their family Chateauneuf du Pape estate anchored firmly in tradition while bringing the quality of farming and winemaking up the best modern standards. This is stylish, made... Read More
Rich raspberry and blueberry fruit with a touch of spice from judicious use of whole clusters and just a wee bit of French oak (15% of the cuvee aged in 2nd use barrels; the rest in concrete and steel). With air, a bit of tapenade... Read More
Frank Faugier is number 1 on my, Winemakers I wish I could get into the shop for you to meet list. He's a little charismatic, definitely funny, and not terribly serious about anything other than making truly terrific Syrah... Read More
There was a time when it was common to sell Gigondas as “like Chateauneuf du Pape, but less expensive.” The second part remains true, but on its perch on the steep slopes of the western Dentelles de Montmirail foothills... Read More
Organic/Bio On the south side of the Rhone River from Chateauneuf du Pape, Lirac’s sandy soils give a touch more finesse and silkiness to powerfully ripe Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. This is always a top Lirac bottling... Read More
Organic/Bio Sometimes you just want Rhone reds to bring the thunder. You’ll get all the power and impact you’d hope for here but also a vinosity that keeps the wine as drinkable as it is impressive. It’s 60%... Read More
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